Australian aerial firefighting may one day receive a boost with a US aviation company working on turning a Boeing 767 into a Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT). California-based Coulson Aviation USA says the new B767 VLAT will replace older aircraft […]
Canada is embarking on a C$500 billion (A$517bn) pivot away from the US as it seeks to boost its domestic defence industry. Last week, Canadian PM Brian Carney announced his country’s first defence industry strategy that will guide a big
Using caravans as temporary quarters for those displaced by disasters will be the goal of a new NSW Government program. The At Home Caravan Program will establish a panel of suppliers able to deliver caravans during disaster recovery. The program
ACT Brumbies prop James Slipper marked his 200th Super Rugby game with a try to help his team end a 26-year losing streak in their 50-24 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday. The Brumbies led 19-14 at halftime
New jobs in goods sectors like construction, logistics and manufacturing rose in January as professional and services jobs fell. The finding was contained in the January report by leading jobs provider Seek Australia. SEEK senior economist Dr Blair Chapman says
A minimum riding age for e-bikes is on the cards for NSW as the government moves to put the brakes on the use of high-powered, and illegal, motorised bikes. The government estimates that there are 760,000 e-bikes in the state
Illegal dumping by NSW residents and business have fallen nearly 10% in six years but with more to do, a new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) study says. The NSW EPA today released its new study of the illegal practice which
A new military tourism campaign for the NT has been launched in the same week that Darwin commemorated the 84th anniversary of its bombing. And it hopes to tap into a major air force exercise, Operation Pitch Black, in July-August
A string of deficits is likely to plague Australian governments for 20 straight years, says a new report. That’s the finding of the report from non-partisan economic researchers e61 Institute and the non-profit McKinnon organisation. And finding ways to fix
Tasmania Devils are preparing for their historic entry into the AFL in 2028 by doubling down on history this season. On Saturday, March 21, they will host Coburg at North Hobart Oval in their twin debut: as a club and
